Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
'Rubens and his wife'; Figures with Fruit and Game
1857Albumen print | 21.9 x 21.5 cm (image) | RCIN 2081382
Photograph of a painting of a man and woman carrying fruit and game. The woman, on the left, carries a basket of fruit on her head. The male carries a deer on his back and a basket of dead birds.
At the time of the photograph, the painting was attributed to Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) and was believed to depict the artist with his wife. The painting is now attributed to Frans Snyders (1579-1657). The work is on display at Kenwood House, London.
Creator(s)
Caldesi & Montecchi (active 1857-67) (photographer)
21.9 x 21.5 cm (image)
54.5 x 35.3 cm (page dimensions)
- Presented to Prince Albert
Subject(s)
- Science, Medicine and Technology
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Horticulture
- Fruits
- Animal husbandry
- Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
- Game birds
- Field sports (hunting, shooting, stalking)
- Horticulture
- Agriculture and related techniques
- Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Biological sciences
- Zoology
- Animals
- Mammals
- Deer
- Mammals
- Animals
- Zoology
- Biological sciences
Object type(s)
- visual works
- albums
- photograph albums
- albums
- Science, Medicine and Technology
